Which occurs when body temperature is lower than normal average of 37 degrees Celsius?

Q: Which occurs when the body temperature is lower than the normal average of 37 degrees Celsius Brainly?

Hypothermia occurs when the bodys temperature falls below 35 °C. The human body has a number of systems that maintain a constant core temperature of around 37 °C.

Q: Which occurs when body temperature is lower than the normal average of 37 degrees Celsius * 1 point a diarrhea b hydration C hyperthermia D hypothermia?

Hypothermia occurs when the bodys internal temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius. Hypothermia can occur in any situation wherein the body loses more heat than it can generate.

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What is hypothermia?
What are the symptoms?
How do you develop hypothermia?
Who is at risk?
How is it prevented?
For parents and carers of children
How is it diagnosed?
How is it treated?
Further information
Immediate action required: Go to A&E or call 999
What to do while you're waiting for help
Treatment in hospital
Causes of hypothermia
Which occurs when the body temperature is lower than the normal average of 37 degrees Celsius Brainly?
Which occurs when body temperature is lower than the normal average of 37 degrees Celsius * 1 point a diarrhea b hydration C hyperthermia D hypothermia?
When the body temperature is greater than 37 degrees Celsius this is known as?
Which occurs when body temperature is lower than the normal average of 35 degrees Celsius?

NSW Health

Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature is below 35°C. This can develop with prolonged exposure to temperatures under 10°C, or after prolonged immersion in cold water of less than 20°C.

A person with hypothermia may not be aware of their need for medical attention.

A body temperature below 32°C is life threatening.

Last updated: 04 February 2022

What is hypothermia?

Hypothermia develops when the body temperature drops below 35°C. The normal human body temperature is around 37°C.
As the body temperature drops below 32°C, hypothermia becomes severe and life threatening.

What are the symptoms?

The first signs usually include feeling cold and uncontrollable shivering. If the person progresses into severe hypothermia, shivering usually stops.
The person may feel exhausted and their skin may be cool and pale.
As hypothermia advances, other symptoms include, fumbling hands, unsteady gait, slurred speech, confusion and drowsiness.
Hypothermia can progress slowly and affected people may not be aware they need medical help.
Symptoms of severe hypothermia include slowing of the heart rate and breathing, dilated pupils, and coma. The person may appear dead.
With no treatment the condition is likely to lead to death.

How do you develop hypothermia?

Hypothermia can develop with prolonged exposure to temperatures under 10°C, or after prolonged immersion in cold water of temperatures of less than 20°C..
In colder conditions or when there is wind chill (the felt air temperature due to wind) it can occur within a shorter exposure.
A person can be at greater risk of hypothermia as a result of some medical conditions.

Who is at risk?

Hypothermia can affect anyone, those at higher risk include:

people over 75 years.
babies and young children.
people with poor circulation or diabetes.
people with chronic physical or mental disabilities.
people with underlying infection.
people who are very thin and have low body fat.
people who work outdoors.
people who are homeless.
people who are wet from any cause.

How is it prevented?

Listen to the weather forecast.
Plan ahead: schedule warm-up breaks for outdoor workers, hold recess and breaks inside, limit the amount of time you spend outdoors.
Dress warmly in layers (wind-resistant jacket, mittens, boots, hat and scarf).
Stay dry (wet clothing chills the body rapidly).
Get out of the cold as soon as you can if you start feeling cold.
Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine and certain medications will increase your susceptibility to cold.
Hypothermia can occur in the home: ensure there is adequate heating, especially for elderly people. Also, elderly people living on their own should consider wearing a personal emergency response system (PERS) as they are at risk of falls and hypothermia could develop if help is not at hand.

For parents and carers of children

Young children and babies are at high risk from extreme cold and can develop hypothermia very quickly as their body size is so small. It is important to cover their head if they are out in cold weather.
Children can become colder much quicker than adults because they have less muscle mass.
Limit exposure to prolonged or extreme cold weather.

How is it diagnosed?

The diagnosis is generally made based on the person's symptoms and the condition in which the person became unwell or was found. However, if the diagnosis is not obvious, it can be made by measuring the core body temperature with a special low-reading thermometer (general medical thermometers do not measure temperatures below 32-34°C).
Mild hypothermia: 32-35°C.
Severe hypothermia: below 32°C.

How is it treated?

Get medical attention (call 000).
Move the person out of the cold, remove wet clothing.
Warm the person at the centre of the body (chest, neck, head, groin).
Do not use direct heat; use warm blankets, towels, wrapped warm water bottles or skin to skin contact.
Do not massage or rub the person.
Keep the person still.
If a person is awake, warm drinks can help.
Do not give alcoholic beverages.
If the person appears dead, CPR should be given whilst the person is being warmed - never assume the person is dead!

Further information

In NSW, call 1300 066 055 to talk to your local Public Health Unit.

Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in body temperature below 35C (normal body temperature is around 37C). It's a medical emergency that needs to be treated in hospital.

Immediate action required: Go to A&E or call 999

if you think someone has hypothermia and they have any of these:

shivering
pale, cold and dry skin – their skin and lips may be blue
slurred speech
slow breathing
tiredness or confusion

A baby with hypothermia may be:

cold to touch and their skin may be red
floppy
unusually quiet and sleepy and may refuse to feed

What to do while you're waiting for help

Do

move the person indoors or somewhere sheltered as quickly as possible
remove any wet clothing, wrap them in a blanket, sleeping bag or dry towel, making sure their head is covered
give them a warm non-alcoholic drink and some sugary food like chocolate if they're fully awake
keep them awake by talking to them until help arrives
make sure you or someone else stays with them

Don’t

do not use a hot bath, hot water bottle or heat lamp to warm them up
do not rub their arms, legs, feet or hands
do not give them alcohol to drink

These will not help and could make things worse.

Treatment in hospital

Your heart rate will be monitored and you may be given oxygen to help you breathe.

You may also be given warm fluids straight into a vein to help your body warm up.

Treatment in intensive care may be needed if you have severe hypothermia.

Causes of hypothermia

Hypothermia happens when you get too cold and your body temperature drops below 35C.

You can get hypothermia if you:

do not wear enough clothes in cold weather
stay out in the cold too long
fall into cold water
have wet clothes and get cold
live in a cold house – older people living alone are particularly at risk

Page last reviewed: 25 June 2020
Next review due: 25 June 2023

Which occurs when the body temperature is lower than the normal average of 37 degrees Celsius Brainly?

Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below 35 °C. The human body has a number of systems that maintain a constant core temperature of around 37 °C.

Which occurs when body temperature is lower than the normal average of 37 degrees Celsius * 1 point a diarrhea b hydration C hyperthermia D hypothermia?

Hypothermia occurs when the body's internal temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius. Hypothermia can occur in any situation wherein the body loses more heat than it can generate.

When the body temperature is greater than 37 degrees Celsius this is known as?

Fever is defined as an increase in body temperature above the normal range (greater than 37.3oC in the morning or 37.8oC in the evening).

Which occurs when body temperature is lower than the normal average of 35 degrees Celsius?

Hyperpyrexia is the term applied to the febrile state when the temperature exceeds 41.1°C (or 106°F). Hypothermia is defined by a rectal temperature of 35°C (95°F) or less.